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Decembers’ Board Meeting:

Ralph called the meeting to order at 6:20. Rita was absent, excused. Mary Ann made the motion to approve Novembers’ Board Meeting Minutes, seconded by Jean. Approved. J.C. gave the treasurer’s report. John made the motion to receive, seconded by Gail. Approved.

Club Merchandise: Nothing new to report.

By-Law Changes: Nothing new to report.

Report on Cruise Committee: Working with other clubs to resolve schedule conflicts.

Christmas Party: 83 adults and 13 children attended. Expenses were higher than past years, but it was well worth as everyone had a very good time.

Executive and Board of Directors: Duane finished his term of president and Don started his. Ralph submitted Duane and Marcia to replace and/or fill the open slots on the Board. Approved by the Board.

Club Insurance: J.C. paid the insurance for 2012.

Adjournment: Duane made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Gayle. Adjourned.

Members Meeting December 6^th:

Duane convened the Membership meeting at 6:59. J.C. gave the Treasurer’s Report.

Secretary’s Report: D Walker made the motion to accept the November meeting minutes as amended, Jean Hurrelbrink 2^nd.

Elections: Elections of the Executive Board was held at the November Members Meeting and the results are:

President – Don Highley

Vice President – Gail Hurrelbrink

Secretary – Mary Ann Archer

Treasurer – JC Hardy

Congratulations to everyone!

President’s Report: Duane welcomed new members Earl and Leslie Morgan and Mark and Donna Raffa.

Duane offered congratulations to all with birthdays and/or anniversaries in December. Gayle Highley, December 7^th are celebrating birthdays. Happy Birthday.

The Cruise Committee met and we have a Cruise schedule for 2012. It has been given to the other Clubs to check for scheduling conflicts and hopefully will be available at the Christmas party, if not, by the next members meeting.

Web Site: If wanting anything posted on the club’s web site/newsletter, e-mail it to www.coolcruisers@att.net.

Club Merchandise: Nothing new to report.

UIS Home Coming Parade: The Club received a nice Thank You for our participation in the parade.

Christmas Party: We have 68 adults and 12 children signed up for the Christmas party so far, Duane will take reservations until December 7^th then he has to turn in the final count.

Halloween Cruise Lincolns Home: The Lincoln Home staff sent a nice Thank You note for our participation in the Safe Halloween Cruise and would like for us to come back next year.

Toys for Tots Cruise-In: The Cool Cruisers Car Club received a very nice plaque from the Toys for Tots organizers for the clubs participant at this event.

It is all for the Kids.

By-Law Changes: Judy Barrow made the motion to take the By-Law change off the table, Gary Barrow 2^nd.

Section 6 Paragraph 4: A person must own a vehicle to be eligible for membership. An applicant, without a vehicle, may be approved for membership by the Board of Directors. This membership must comply with all club rules and By-Laws, but will not have voting privileges in the club.

Don Highley made the motion to withdraw the change in Section 6, Paragraph 4 of the By-Law, Duane said he spoke to Carol Miller and she agreed.

Trivia: Was another good one.

Door Prize Winners:

Linda McCarty – Santa Plate and Stand

Gayle Highly – Candle

D Walker – Fiber Optic Christmas Tree

Louie Price – Christmas Tree

Donna Raffa – Snowman Shovel

Dallas Witt – Candle

Gary Barrow - $10.00 Gift Card to Road Ranger

50/50: $33.00 – Angela Weiss

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 PM.

Next Meetings:

Board Meeting will be January 31, 2012 @ Top Cats Restaurant@ 6:30PM

Club Meeting will be January 3, 2012 @ Abe’s Café & Pub @ 7:00PM

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THANKS TO CAPITOL PRESS FOR PRINTING THE NEWSLETTER AND EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR THE COOL CRUISERS.

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COOL CRUISERS BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S PHONE NUMBERS

President – Don Highley – 585-8350

VP – Gail Hurrelbrink – 789-6549

Treasurer – J. C. Hardy – 528-1590 Secretary –

CP of the Board – Ralph McCarty –415-2089

V CP of the Board – To be filled

Duane Weiss – 652-7202

Gayle Highley – 585-8350

Rita Filson – 529-6173

Gary Barrow – 529-4175

Judy Barrow – 529-4175

Jean Hurrelbrink – 789-6549

Marcia Allen – 528-1590

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